REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
JOB GOAL: Provide school-wide leadership in curriculum- instruction- professional development- school improvement- and build a positive culture and climate
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid State of Kansas School Administrator’s license
Masters degree from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of teaching experience
Prior experience as an early childhood or elementary administrator
Excellent knowledge of laws- rules- and regulations governing the operation of public schools
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advocates for the students- staff- school- district and public education (e.g. responsive to parents and community- creates a welcoming climate and culture- markets school programs- promotes and emphasizes support for parental involvement) for the purpose of encouraging and promoting community involvement and outreach
Directs curriculum and instruction on campus (e.g. enforces curriculum standards- provides opportunities for enrichment and intervention- encourages differentiated instruction for all students- creates and supports learning communities- sets high expectations- educational leader- continuous improvement mindset) for the purpose of increasing student achievement
Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved- compliance with job descriptions is obtained- and performance is maximized
Facilitates communication between personnel- students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations- solving problems and/or resolving conflicts
Instructional leader for the site (e.g. responsible for student achievement- focused conversations with teachers- daily classroom visits- shares and models effective teaching strategies- confronts classroom mediocrity- has high expectations- provides structure- strong disciplinarian- creates and maintains positive school climate- drive to move school forward- and includes all staff in the team effort in promoting academic success) for the purpose of providing support to site staff in order to increase student achievement
Manages school administrative functions (e.g. facility maintenance- budget- grant writing- staffing- attends and supervises extracurricular activities- monitors students in all settings) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines
Model for all staff (e.g. develops personal growth plans for self and all staff- ensures quality staff development at school site- creates and supports learning communities- uses and models use of technology- models behaviors of a lifelong learner) for the purpose of creating an environment where staff and students are successful
Promotes the use of data (e.g. monitors student progress- conducts and uses assessment data to guide instruction- uses academic support systems) for the purpose of increasing student achievement
Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment
Supervises school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance- providing professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum
Responsible for helping create the building budget.
Other duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 days
SALARY: To be determined based upon experience and qualifications
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Applications will be accepted until January 10- 2025 with interviews anticipated the week of January 13.
If you are applying for a Seaman USD #345 vacancy, you must do so by going to our website; http://www.seamanschools.org , click on Job Openings or you can link to https://seamanschools.tedk12.com/hire/ to start the application process.
Seaman USD 345 is primarily a suburban district of about 4,000 students, located within and adjacent to Topeka, Kansas. USD 345 is large enough for a well-diversified academic program, but small enough to provide individual attention. The district operates one high school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one alternative school, and one early learning center. Seaman has high quality teachers, administrators, and professional support staff members, with approximately 700 district employees. Many staff members have received recognition at the state and national levels as leaders in their field. Seaman is committed to excellent professional development, and new teachers participate in a high quality mentoring program. The Seaman School District is an excellent place to live and to work. Please visit our website at www.seamanschools.org to learn more about our outstanding district and the opportunities it provides.
